Non-Ismaili Shares Deedar Experience with Prince Rahim Aga Khan

A Long-Awaited Opportunity

• 💡 A Sunni Muslim speaker, married to an Ismaili wife for 27 years, expressed a long-standing desire to meet a member of the Aga Khan family.
• 🎯 He seized an opportunity to attend a multi-faith session in Dallas, where Prince Rahim Aga Khan was visiting.

The Multi-Faith Session Experience

• 📌 The event, held on November 10th, was described as very well-organized and anticipated by attendees.
• 👏 Upon the announcement of "Mawla Hazir Imam's" (Prince Rahim's) arrival, a profound silence fell over the hall.
• ✨ Prince Rahim entered, welcomed the attendees, specifically acknowledging and thanking the non-Ismailis present.

A Personal Encounter with Prince Rahim

• 💬 Attendees were instructed to gather at their tables as Prince Rahim approached, and the speaker focused intently on him.
• 💖 Prince Rahim engaged with their table, speaking with remarkable sympathy and kindness, leaving the speaker deeply impressed by his personality.
• 🙏 As Prince Rahim prepared to leave, the speaker, feeling it was a unique opportunity, called out to him.

Profound Spiritual Impact

• 🌟 Prince Rahim responded by approaching the speaker, smiling, and coming within a very close distance.
• ✋ The speaker requested a blessing, and Prince Rahim placed his "Noorani hand" on his shoulder for approximately ten seconds.
• 😭 The speaker's wife, Laila, became visibly emotional and cried during this powerful moment.
• 💡 Friends had previously advised the speaker to view the Aga Khan family as descendants of the Prophet, transcending sectarian differences.
• ✅ The speaker considered the encounter a tremendous honor, emphasizing the spiritual significance of the blessing received.